Breaking news: House ethics panel was set to vote to release report critical of Matt Gaetz

Gaetz is President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general.

View in browser Nov. 14, 2024, 12:32 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times House Ethics Panel Was Set to Vote to Release Report Critical of Matt Gaetz The House Ethics Committee, which has been investigating allegations that Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, was prepared to vote to release a highly critical report about him on Friday, according to a Republican official familiar with the matter. The release would have come two days after President-elect Trump selected the Florida congressman to be attorney general. Gaetz abruptly resigned from his House seat late Wednesday, effectively ending the long-running investigation. Read more Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018